Planning a trip from Barcelona to Tbilisi? Then read this article and find out everything you need to book your flight and plan the journey.
Which airlines fly from Barcelona to Tbilisi?
There is a wide choice of connecting flights from Barcelona to Tbilisi.
The Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines operates daily flights from Barcelona to Tbilisi. You change planes at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and continue on to Tbilisi.
Turkish Airlines also serves the Barcelona to Tbilisi route, taking you to Tbilisi with a transfer at Istanbul’s new airport.
The Ukrainian airline Bees Airlines has offered connecting flights from Barcelona to Tbilisi as well, flying from Barcelona El Prat to Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport and on to Tbilisi after a layover of a few hours.
Which airlines have the cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Tbilisi?
Pegasus Airlines and Bees Airlines have offered the lowest fares on the Barcelona to Tbilisi route.
How to find cheap flights from Barcelona to Tbilisi
- Book your ticket 1.5 to 2 months in advance.
- Fly midweek rather than at the weekend — demand is lower on working days, so fares tend to be cheaper.
- Book both legs at the same time. Airlines and agencies usually offer better prices for a return ticket than for two one-way tickets bought separately.
- Use a search engine that brings together almost every airline and flight, so you can find and book the ticket you want more easily.
You can buy cheap Barcelona to Tbilisi tickets online quickly and comfortably through our search engine. Just choose your departure and destination cities, enter the dates you want, and the system will show you every available flight, so you can pick the ticket that fits your budget.
Flight time and distance from Barcelona to Tbilisi
The air distance between Barcelona and Tbilisi is roughly 3,600 kilometres. Flights on this route normally involve one stop, so your total travel time depends mostly on how long the layover is:
- The most convenient options, with a short one- to two-hour connection, get you there in about 7 to 9 hours.
- Cheaper options often come with a long or overnight layover, stretching the journey to anywhere between 12 and 20 hours.
Keep the time difference in mind as well: Georgia is three hours ahead of Spain in winter and two hours ahead in summer. That is why your arrival time in Tbilisi looks much later than the actual flight time would suggest.
Popular connecting routes from Barcelona to Tbilisi
- Istanbul — Turkish Airlines via Istanbul Airport (IST) and Pegasus Airlines via Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). This is the option with the most frequent flights and the most flexible schedules.
- Riga — airBaltic. The Latvian carrier serves both Barcelona and Tbilisi, so the whole journey can be booked on a single ticket.
- Belgrade — Air Serbia, often at attractive fares.
- Munich, Frankfurt, Vienna or Zurich — the Lufthansa Group airlines: Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and SWISS.
- Routes via Warsaw, Athens, Budapest and Doha also show up regularly. Their availability depends on the season, so it is worth checking your specific dates.
A connecting flight booked on a single ticket is always the safer choice: if the first leg is delayed, the airline has to rebook you on the next available flight. With two separate tickets there is no such guarantee, and the cost of a missed connection is yours to carry.
Barcelona and Tbilisi airports
Barcelona — El Prat Airport (BCN). It lies about 15 kilometres from the city centre and has two terminals, T1 and T2, linked by a free shuttle bus. The metro, the Aerobús and suburban trains all run into the city. For an international flight it is best to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure — security queues get long in high season.
Tbilisi — Shota Rustaveli International Airport (TBS). It is about 17 kilometres east of the city centre. You can reach the centre by taxi, city bus or a pre-booked transfer. If your flight lands at night or very early in the morning, arrange the transfer in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
The best fares on this route are usually found 1.5 to 3 months before departure. In high season — summer, the New Year period and Easter — book even earlier, because the cheapest fare classes sell out quickly.
Which time of year is cheapest?
The lowest prices are generally found in late autumn and winter, from November through March, apart from the New Year holidays. Summer and September are high season on this route, and fares rise accordingly.
Do I need a transit visa?
Transit rules differ by country and by the passenger’s nationality, and sometimes also depend on whether both legs are on one ticket and whether you have to collect and re-check your baggage. Always check the current rules for your transit country from an official source before booking.
Is baggage included in the fare?
It depends on the airline and the fare type. The cheapest low-cost fares often include only one small cabin bag, with checked baggage sold separately, while full-service airlines more often include a checked bag. When comparing prices, always add the cost of baggage — a more expensive ticket can work out cheaper overall.
How much time should I leave for the connection?
Leave at least 1.5 to 2 hours between international flights, and more than 2 hours at large airports such as Istanbul or Frankfurt. If your baggage is checked through to your final destination, you will not need to collect and re-check it in transit, which saves a lot of time.